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The Cotswold Academy

Cheltenham, United Kingdom
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About The Cotswold Academy

The Cotswold School is a co-educational secondary school and sixth form with academy status, located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. We are a forward-thinking school with a strong focus on academic achievement and personal development. Our aim is to provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment that enables all students to reach their full potential.

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Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 4.3
Teaching Quality 4.3
Communication 5.0
Student Wellbeing 4.3
Facilities 4.3

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 306 responses • 20.4% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

97.1% positive 2.7% negative

My child feels safe at this school

96.7% positive 3% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

97.1% positive 2.3% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

97.7% positive 1.6% negative

My child does well at this school

96.8% positive 2.9% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 306 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
88.2
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

55.2
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
+0.49
Progress 8
Above average
61.8%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
80.1%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both

Additional Information

53.9% entered EBacc
47.7% achieved EBacc
241 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

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Reviews 4

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Sophia G
Parent Oct 1, 2022
4.0

"Very impressed with the pastoral care"

We've been really impressed with the pastoral care at The Cotswold Academy. The teachers and staff are always approachable and supportive, and my child feels comfortable coming to them with any problems they're facing.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5
E
Emily W
Parent Jun 1, 2022
5.0

"Excellent facilities and caring staff"

We've been really impressed with The Cotswold Academy so far. The facilities are excellent and the staff are always friendly and supportive. My child is thriving in this supportive environment.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5
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Hannah T
Parent Apr 1, 2022
4.0

"Some teething problems but improving"

We're still getting used to the school's layout and procedures, but we're starting to see improvements. The teachers are enthusiastic and my child seems to be settling in well.
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 3/5
D
David R
Parent Jan 15, 2021
5.0

"A great education and so many opportunities"

We moved out of the area a few years ago but I still get updates from my child who attended The Cotswold Academy. The school provided an excellent education and offered so many opportunities for the students to develop their passions and interests.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5

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